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The latest on agriculture in Moose Jaw and surrounding areas.

Funding to assist gopher control

Funding to assist gopher control

Federal regulations have removed strychnine as a pest control measure
Heartland Hospice announces campaign at $809K during Spurs and Stilettos cabaret

Heartland Hospice announces campaign at $809K during Spurs and Stilettos cabaret

The Moose Jaw Events Centre was animated late April 12 as the Moose Jaw Warriors entered the first game of round two in the WHL playoffs and, simultaneously, Heartland Hospice announced its fundraising campaign has now reached $809,000 at the Spurs and Stilettos cabaret
Award-winning docuseries 'Flat Out Food' features Moose Jaw area farmer

Award-winning docuseries 'Flat Out Food' features Moose Jaw area farmer

Christie Whelan is a local farmer featured on a recent episode of the Saskatchewan-based docuseries, “Flat Out Food,” which aims to connect people with the food they eat
Farmland values just continue on rising trend

Farmland values just continue on rising trend

In 2023 cultivated land in this province averaged a 15.7 per cent increase
Province leads Canada in cultivated farmland valuation: 2023 Farmland Values Report

Province leads Canada in cultivated farmland valuation: 2023 Farmland Values Report

Farm Credit Canada (FCC) has now published its 2023 Farmland Values Report which covers the average yearly changes in farmland values on a regional, provincial, and national level with the goal of providing accessible market information so producers can make informed business decisions
Ag producers call for a province-wide Drought Preparedness Committee

Ag producers call for a province-wide Drought Preparedness Committee

In response to ongoing drought conditions across the province, the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) is calling for the creation of a province-wide Drought Preparedness Committee
Market outlook for 2024 expects modest improvement in agriculture

Market outlook for 2024 expects modest improvement in agriculture

The long-term outlook for agriculture “is extremely positive”
Canadian farm net income hit record $24.8 billion in 2023

Canadian farm net income hit record $24.8 billion in 2023

Agri-Food and Agriculture Canada estimate net cash income for farmers increased 13 per cent in 2023
Market analyst explores how increased Russian exports affect local wheat futures

Market analyst explores how increased Russian exports affect local wheat futures

Economic analyst Brad Magnusson explores the impact of increased Russian wheat exports on local crop prices
Cattle prices should be similar to last year: report

Cattle prices should be similar to last year: report

Profitability this year will be assisted by abating feed costs but feedlot profitability may be challenged in 2024
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